Jack Wallen/ZDNETAs a technology writer, I often install applications, test them, write about them, and remove them. Sure, a few such applications remain on my machines, but for the most part, it’s one and done.After I’m done using those apps, I always remove them. Why? First, space. My MacBook Pro has finite internal storage, so I don’t want those unused apps to keep piling up. Then there are permissions. Why have an app installed that you don’t use with various permissions that could wind up being problematic later on? Also: How to install an LLM on MacOS (and why you should)As the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. And, boy, does that apply to technology.Fortunately, MacOS makes it very easy to remove software. In fact, there are two simple ways to take care of this task, and I’m going to show you both.How to remove software from LaunchpadWhat you’ll need: To make this work, you’ll need a MacOS device with an updated operating system. You should make a habit of applying updates as soon as they become available. Do this for new features but, more importantly, for security. More